Occupation: Animal Scientists
Animal Scientists
Conduct research in the genetics, nutrition, reproduction, growth, and development of domestic farm animals.
Reported Job Titles
(10)
- Animal Nutrition Consultant
- Animal Nutritionist
- Animal Scientist
- Beef Cattle Nutritionist
- Beef Cattle Specialist
- Companion Animal Nutritionist
- Dairy Nutrition Consultant
- Dairy Research Nutritionist
- Research Scientist
- Scientist
Work Values
| Work Value | Score |
|---|---|
| Achievement | 5.33 |
| Working Conditions | 4.5 |
| Recognition | 5.33 |
| Relationships | 3.33 |
| Support | 3 |
| Independence | 5.33 |
Core Tasks
(7)
- Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
- Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
- Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
- Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
- Conduct research concerning animal nutrition, breeding, or management to improve products or processes.
- Study effects of management practices, processing methods, feed, or environmental conditions on quality and quantity of animal products, such as eggs and milk.
- Research and control animal selection and breeding practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.
Supplemental Tasks
(2)
- Determine genetic composition of animal populations and heritability of traits, using principles of genetics.
- Crossbreed animals with existing strains or cross strains to obtain new combinations of desirable characteristics.